ADVANCED MUSICAL
THEATRE WORKSHOP

WHAT TO PREPARE

Prepare a song of your choice for your audition. An accompanist will be provided. Choosing a song from the show is suggested but not mandatory.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

A professional level four-week program under the co-direction of Rubicon favorites, Joseph Fuqua and Seryozha La Porte with choreography by Aliza Barroca (Elle Woods from last summer’s Legally Blonde the Musical.) Students in this course spend seven hours a day, six days a week, vigorously training, rehearsing and performing a musical production. During this period, students gain confidence in character interpretation, story structure, movement, vocal production and stagecraft, building a common and supportive bond with their fellow actors. The five weeks culminate in a series of performances in front of a live audience.

ABOUT THE SHOW

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. The preacher’s defiant daughter takes a liking to Ren, prompting her roughneck boyfriend to undermine Ren’s standing, with many locals quick to distrust the new kid. The poignant tale unfolds as a father mourns his lost son while Ren longs for the father who abandoned him. Based on the 1984 film.

CHARACTERS

• REN MCCORMACK – Male
  Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer. Athletic skills are a plus. Tenor.
  Vocal Range: D3 – C5
• ARIEL MOORE – Female
  Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, sweet, the rebellious minister’s daughter, more mischievous than negative; role requires strong belt, must be a strong singer/dancer. Mezzo-Pop.
  Vocal Range: G3 – G5
• REVEREND SHAW MOORE – Male
  The powerful, traditional local church leader; strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son. Baritone.
  Vocal Range: G2 – F4
• VI MOORE – Female
  Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife. Soprano. Mature, vocal sound.
  Vocal Range: G3 – D5
• RUSTY – Female
  Ariel’s friend; a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about everything; role requires strong belt, strong comedic timing and dance. Soprano/pop voice.
  Vocal Range: A3 – F6
• WILLARD HEWITT – Male
  A simple country bumpkin with a short temper but a warm heart and a big smile; comedic timing and dance are a must. Tenor.
  Vocal Range: B2 – A4
• ETHEL MCCORMACK – Female
  Ren’s mother; had a tough go, just trying to make it. Would do anything for her son. Soprano. Mature, vocal sound.
  Vocal Range: G3 – D5
• CHUCK CRANSTON – Male
  The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend who takes a dislike to Ren. Tenor.
  Vocal Range: F3 – B4
• WENDY JO – Female
  Ariel’s friend; strong belt, comedic timing, and dance required. Must be comfortable with holding your own in 3-part harmony. Mezzo.
  Vocal Range: F3 – B4
• URLEEN – Female
  Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group; role requires strong belt, comedic timing, and dance. Must be comfortable with holding your own in 3-part harmony. Mezzo/Alto.
  Vocal Range: A3 – F5

ENSEMBLE CHARACTERS

Townspeople, students; need strong character actors for many roles (listed below); chorus singing, dancing parts; Lulu Warnicker, Wes Warnicker, Coach Roger Dunbar, Eleanor Dunbar, Principal Harry Clark, Cop/Country Fiddler, Chuck’s buddies, Lyle, Travis, and Bickle, Ren’s friend Jeter and Garvin, Church Choir, Teen Chorus/Dancers.